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District guide · London

London Borough of Hackney

Hackney is an Inner London borough spanning parts of east and north London, with Mare Street at its historical heart. The borough encompasses parks including Hackney Marshes and Abney Park, theatres such as Hackney Empire and Arcola Theatre, and museums like the Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities. A visitor will find layers of cultural and natural spaces, from galleries to green areas, reflecting the district's diverse character.

Editorial responsibility: Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Practical information
Language spoken
English; Welsh is official in Wales
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+44
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Pound sterling (GBP)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
999 or 112
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type G · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Safe from the mains
Public water suppliers regulate mains drinking water; use cold mains taps

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Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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3 places match

Category

Historic monuments 0 Museums 1 Places of worship 1 Nature sites 1 Viewpoints 0 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 0 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 0 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 2 1 to 2 hours 1

Interests

History 1 Art 1 Museums 0 Nature 1 Sea and beach 1 Viewpoints 0
  1. Museum of the Home Museum of the Home
    01 1 hr 30 min

    Museum of the Home

    Museum of the Home explores domestic life and interiors in London from the seventeenth century to the present.

    • Notable
    • Museum

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